Detomax200mcg/2ml
Rx- Generic:
- Dexmedetomidine
- Company:
- Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Injection
- Pack size:
- 2ml amps
৳ 400/unit
Pack: ৳ 400
At a glance
Dexmedetomidine is a selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used for sedation of intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU setting.
Indications
- Sedation of intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in ICU (not to exceed 24 hours)
- Sedation of non-intubated patients prior to and/or during surgical and other procedures
Dosage
Adult - ICU Sedation: Load: 1 mcg/kg IV over 10 minutes; Maintenance: 0.2-0.7 mcg/kg/hr IV.
Adult - Procedural Sedation: Load: 1 mcg/kg IV over 10 minutes; Maintenance: 0.6 mcg/kg/hr IV (titrate 0.2-1 mcg/kg/hr).
Elderly (65+)/Fiberoptic Intubation: Load: 1 mcg/kg IV over 10 minutes; Maintenance: 0.7 mcg/kg/hr IV.
Side effects
Common: Decreased blood pressure, dry mouth, bradycardia, hypotension, nausea, atrial fibrillation, agitation, hypertension.
Other: Fever, hyperpyrexia, hypovolemia, myocardial infarction, headache, convulsion, abdominal pain, diarrhea, anemia, hypoglycemia, hallucination, oliguria, hypoventilation, hypoxia.
Precautions & warnings
Continuous monitoring of heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen level is required. Caution in 2nd/3rd degree AV block, uncontrolled hypotension, acute cerebrovascular disorders. Dose reduction may be required in hepatic impairment.